Database administrator | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Database administrators (DBAs) plan and build computer systems, and make sure they’re secure and working properly.

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Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make

Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database.
Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.
Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
Train users and answer questions.
Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.
Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems, such as the installation of new databases.
Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.
Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.

Average salary
24,106 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Database administrator

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23,682 GBP

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Salary over time for Database administrator

Salary for this role has increased over time

21,721 GBP
21,474 GBP
21,661 GBP
22,063 GBP
23,493 GBP
23,573 GBP
24,106 GBP
24,410 GBP
26,100 GBP

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Future outlook for Database administrators

Fair outlook

74 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

2% yearly wage growth (on average)

Fair outlook

61% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Database administrator and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

You may be able to apply directly for a place on a graduate training scheme. These are often open to non-IT graduates as well as those with a computing qualification.

You'll need:

to be thorough and pay attention to detail
analytical thinking skills
the ability to work well with others
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
excellent verbal communication skills
persistence and determination
the ability to use your judgement and make decisions
complex problem-solving skills
to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

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